JKSSB Sub Inspector of Police (JKPSI) 2022 — Q62 Solved Answer with Explanation

Question

As per the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, how many women representatives can be nominated to the Legislative Assembly of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

1. A. 2 (Correct answer)
2. B. 3
3. C. 4
4. D. 6

Correct Answer

Option A — 2

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 provides that the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir may nominate 2 women members to the Legislative Assembly if he is of the opinion that women are not adequately represented. This provision is similar to the earlier power to nominate Anglo-Indian community members to Lok Sabha (since abolished). The total Assembly strength is 107 elected members plus up to 2 nominated women members.